Berlin, September 29, 2023
Law and Democracy Support Foundation monitored Today, Policemen in civilian clothes physically assaulted and threatened a number of the potential candidate Ahmed Tantawi’s supporters to prevent them from signing candidacy endorsements* for him.
We also monitored Some Notary offices across different provinces and continued to refuse to issue endorsements for Ahmed Tantawi.
Researchers relied on direct interviews with violation victims and the forms published on the foundation’s social media pages to monitor and document the infringements.
The foundation observed the following:
1- Refusal to issue endorsements in Notary offices:
The foundation documented 14 cases of refusal in Notary offices around Egypt, including six in Cairo, one each in Dakahlia, Helwan, Giza, Qasr El Aini, Heliopolis, and Obour. Additionally, one case in Suez at “Aleman” Street office, two cases in Sohag at the Al-Asirat office, and one case in Aswan at Kom Ombo office. Finally, one case in Asyut at “Forty – Alarbien” office.
2- Physical attacks, arrests, Citizens inspections without legal cause, and clashes with Tantawi supporters:
Finally, a police man beat a citizen and treated him in Heliopolis Notary’s Office and prevented him from issue an endorsement for Tantawi.
3-Discrimination and lack of neutrality by Notary’s offices employees:
At the same time, these offices quickly issued the endorsements for Sisi’s supporters.
– Forcing citizens to authorize for Sisi:
